Stranded in a nebula, the X-Men struggle with the news that they’ve been infected with Brood spawn. Paul Smith joins Chris Claremont on the creative team and Marvel’s mutant flagship levels up again.
READThe Brood continue to pursue the X-Men, but this time it’s Carol Danvers – now as Binary – who saves the day. This debut of Binary – from the creative team of Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum – has a mostly been-there, done-that feel.
READWolverine frees Carol Danvers and the other X-Men from Brood captivity … but is it already too late? The original Brood saga picks up the pace in this largely enjoyable tale from Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum.
READWith the help of worker robots, a scientist and his son survive an environmental apocalypse to wake in the future. This toy tie-in by Len Wein and Jack Sparling is unexceptional as comic-book entertainment but still ahead of its time.
READSamson and friends encounter survivors living in the ruins of the N’Yark Macy’s who worship pre-disaster Givingthanks Day Parade balloons. Goofy, post-apocalyptic fun from the creative team of Arnold Drake and Jack Abel.
READCan an overmatched barbarian free the village from the sorcerous thrall of evil Queen Shalastra? The first of four sub-professional tales, all displaying some degree of promise. Featuring work by Ian Carr, Michael Grace, Gary Wray, Ron Fortier and Gary Kato.
READWhen the relocation of ancient statues puts the Immortals of Cy-Tor at risk, the aliens are forced into action against Batman, Robin and Superman. A snoozy story from Bob Haney has its moments, but bland art from Curt Swan and Al Milgrom doesn’t help this dated affair.
READThe Sub-Mariner and Magneto team to take on the Fantastic Four and the world – at least until one villain betrays the other! The departure of Jack Kirby helps usher in the Bronze Age of comics, as artists John Romita Sr. and John Verpoorten join Stan Lee on Fantastic Four.
READBatman enlists Deadman in an investigation of a criminal enterprise – but will a ghostly romance get in the way? A surprisingly strong Deadman story from Bob Haney with typically amazing art from Bat-legend Jim Aparo.
READA “nebbish” named Leonard Tippit is tasked by the Watcher to stop a nuclear holocaust – by executing five innocent people! Hurried pacing and poor characterization make this one a tough read. From the team of Harlan Ellison, Roy Thomas, Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins.
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